Chairman, Zarrar Ahmed’s message on WEF 2013

Hello All,Today I’m pleased and proud to announce the Winter End Festival under BCA leadership, as the First ever celebration in the City to say Good Bye to winter with Colors and Joy.

Today I’m pleased and proud to announce the Winter End Festival under BCA leadership, as the First ever celebration in the City to say Good Bye to winter with Colors and Joy. Also few more steps have been taken for the First time by BCA. First time celebrating the winter end with colors, not on the walls but on snow i.e. Snow GRAFFITI. The Pioneer of this unique idea is our youth director, Mohammed Asad Ahmed who is also pioneer in re- shaping the snow after storm, in 5 section to play different games on the day of event that proved to be a great success. Last but not least for the first time Mom and Dad are involved in games with their kids on BCA platform. Today you will find activities, fun, games, quiz & not to forget food flavors.Now, First of

Now, First of all on behalf of BCA, I extend my gratitude and thanks to Mr.Ward Cosman, Portfolio Manager, Seasonal Recreation – City of Ottawa and Mr. Stuart Grant, Recreation Supervisor – City of Ottawa for their presence to grace BCA’s event today. Next, I thank the City of Ottawa, our partners, and supporters who support us carrying out ice rink project successfully. Here, I will specially mention Mr Denis Pelletier, GM Bayshore Mall who pledged to donate $800 towards the snow-blower purchase. He has always been a great supporter to BCA, to move ahead smoothly in their community programs. Thanks a lot once again Denis for your big support!

We would also like to thank our Councillor Mark Taylor for helping us in printing out the winter end festival flyers, Mr. Jeff Gervais and Donna Bekkers for distributing festival flyers in their schools, a great help for BCA.

Also, thanks to all the dedicated volunteers without whom this event would not have been easy to manage and our hard working and dedicated BCA members who made this event possible and turn the table of unfavorable weather and heavy snow to a huge attraction and success. But most of all, BCA would like to thank all of you, the great community for coming out in large nos. today to enjoy winter end event and making it successful and memorable.

BCA will continue holding such events all year round and bring new ideas with your cooperation and acknowledgement. For more information of other upcoming events, visit our website www.bayshorecommunityassociation.com.